Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This will be the first matchup between the Eagles and the Buccaneers since Week 11 of 2015. Tampa Bay crushed the Eagles, 45-17, as Doug Martin ran for 235 yards in the game, the second most in Bucs history. The Eagles have the historical advantage in the matchup, 8-6.

The Eagles held the Falcons to 12 points in Week 1, as the Falcons converted four of 15 chances on third down and had only 74 rushing yards. It marked the 15th time since 2016 that the Eagles have held their opponent to 75 or fewer rushing yards in a game. They are 13-2 in those games.

The Buccaneers racked up 48 points against the Saints, matching their franchise high (also done in 2001 and 1987). It was the first time in NFL history that a game ended 48-40. Their 529 total yards of offense were the second most in franchise history (573 yards against Minnesota in 1980).

Nick Foles threw for only 117 yards in the win against Atlanta, including no touchdowns and an interception. It marked the fourth time since 2015 where the Eagles threw for fewer than 150 yards in a game, but they are 4-0 in those games.

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for a career-high 417 yards with four touchdowns in the win against the Saints. That's the most passing yards by a Tampa Bay quarterback since Week 7 in 2012, when Josh Freeman threw for 420 yards against the Saints.

Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson had 147 and 146 receiving yards, respectively, in the win against New Orleans. This is the first time in franchise history that two players had at least 140 receiving yards.

A pair of backup quarterbacks with decorated resumes will be out to send their respective teams to a 2-0 record to start the season.

Nick Foles, who is the reigning Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, leads the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) into Raymond James Stadium to face Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) on Sunday (1 p.m. ET).

Eagles coach Doug Pederson announced Foles as the team's starter while franchise quarterback Carson Wentz continues his rehabilitation from a torn ACL and LCL in December.

Wentz, who has not been cleared for contact, watched Foles step in and play superbly in the team's championship run last season.

Foles, however, has sputtered throughout the preseason and labored in Philadelphia's 18-12 victory versus the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 6. The 29-year-old completed 19 of 34 passes for only 117 yards with an interception versus the Falcons.

Fitzpatrick endured no such struggles as he made the season-opening start in place of the suspended Jameis Winston. Fitzpatrick was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week by the NFL after throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for another in the Buccaneers' 48-40 victory versus the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

The 35-year-old Fitzpatrick threw for a career-best 417 yards and also rushed for 36 more in the offensive slugfest.

"I think what happens with backup quarterbacks is they're seeing the game from a distance, they're seeing it from afar as a backup," Pederson said. "The starter is getting all the reps, they're playing on Sundays and the backup is processing all this information and just basically saying, 'Hey, if given the opportunity, I'm going to do it the same or do this.'

"And I think that's the case with both Nick and Ryan. They've studied the game for so long. They're veteran players. They've started and played in this league, too, and you can't discount that. I think that and having the ability to process all that information, given the opportunity on the field, you can see what Ryan Fitzpatrick can do. You know, what Nick Foles can do. And I think it's just a credit to them for their preparation throughout the years and how they get themselves ready for game day."

Fitzpatrick tossed a pair of touchdown passes to former Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson (five receptions, 146 yards) and one each to Mike Evans (seven catches, 147 yards) and Chris Godwin. Jackson had been slowed this week while dealing with a concussion and shoulder injury, but was able to practice on Thursday.

"Before you even turn on the tape, you see the points they put up from (Sunday)," Jenkins said. "It catches your eyes and is definitely impressive when you start seeing the big plays that they had. Those are things you have to prepare for. We know they're a team that likes to take shots down the field. Fitzpatrick is a quarterback that likes to take chances and throw into coverage because they have receivers that can make plays."

Fitzpatrick, in turn, is keenly aware of what the Eagles' secondary brings to the table. After all, he's faced them five times (1-3-1) with five different teams during his career.

"I think the thing that you see right away when you turn on the tape with this (Eagles) defense is they play so fast, flying around, having fun, they have swagger about them that shows up even on the player/coaches tape we watch," Fitzpatrick said. "This is a defense you love watching play and hate to go against us because how fast and physical they are."

Philadelphia's defense will also receive a boost in the form of Nigel Bradham, who sat out the season opener as he served a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. Bradham will join fellow linebacker Jordan Hicks, who had seven tackles and a career-high 1.5 sacks versus the Falcons.

On the other side of the ball, running back Jay Ajayi overcame a sluggish start to record his second career two-touchdown performance in the season opener.

Foles' most trusted target against the Falcons was Nelson Agholor, who reeled in a team-high eight receptions -- albeit for just 33 yards.

Tight end Zach Ertz dropped a pair of passes in the opener, but that did little to dim the confidence level in both Foles and offensive coordinator Mike Groh.

"He had a couple that he usually makes, and it's uncharacteristic," Groh said of Ertz. "We're going to keep feeding him. Nothing is going to change there."

Philadelphia's passing game will look to exploit a Tampa Bay secondary that saw the Saints roll up 439 yards through the air and three touchdowns.

The Buccaneers lost another starter in the secondary this week when they placed cornerback Vernon Hargreaves on injured reserve with a torn labrum. The 23-year-old Hargreaves was injured while attempting to break up a pass intended for New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara in the fourth quarter.

Four-time Pro Bowl selection Brent Grimes remains uncertain for Week 2 as he deals with a groin injury that he sustained in practice last week.

The injuries likely will force rookie cornerbacks Carlton Davis and M.J. Stewart to have bigger roles this week.

The Buccaneers also could be without defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, who was able to practice on Thursday despite nursing an injured right knee.